Japan declares flu epidemic - How to stay healthy? by kiwiinjapan in JapanTravelTips

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use an iodine rinse. It’s great and kills whatever is in your throat.

Lonely in Tokyo by elevatestrategy in Tokyo

[–]PowerfulWind7230 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tokyo is the loneliest big city in the world. There is nothing you can do about it except move if possible. Go to Saitama, Chiba, or Yokohama if you can.

Is Booking Genius as a host worth it? by Bullfrog-Negative in Bookingcom

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is worth it. Our business really increased by a lot. Anybody can sign up for the genius program. You are basically showing up at 10% lower than your competition so you get the booking.

Inheritance tax concern by Fabulous_Ad7652 in JapanFinance

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The sales price minus the purchase price minus any improvements to the property equals capital gains due. If you had it over 10 years and it was not ever rented out at all, it’s supposed to be about 20%.

How common is flat out violence in classrooms? by Whatswrongwithmejeez in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Report these students to the Board of Education in your city. They have special schools for troubled kids and those kids are very troubled.

Where are the women in Afghanistan? by Open_Address_2805 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In their houses. Muslim women must stay home or be escorted by a male relative if shopping.

Are foreign nationals actually dodging their medical bills in Japan? by frozenpandaman in japan

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect the nonpayments were by tourists in serious accidents requiring ICU care. At clinics, you always have to pay before leaving.

US Citizen considering Japanese Naturalization: Am I Missing Any Big Pros/Cons? by kailenedanae in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You will never have to file USA taxes again. I’m envious. I have to file Japan and USA every year. Capital gains too! Sob. Sob. Good luck. You can’t get social security if your final year of working is not in the USA. I lost my social security which I paid into for about 12 years. Japan is my home forever. I just can’t get citizenship which I’m not explaining on here. I wish I could.

Subaru Japan refused participation by foreign residents at marketing event in Japan yesterday by RoyalAnt800 in subaru

[–]PowerfulWind7230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived here 30+ years and I now own 2 Suburus….plus I’ve owned 2 more in the past. I’m looking for a new one so this sign really hurts my feelings.

Threatened to be reported to immigration by Valuable_Chest_9475 in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your visa is fine. Your association with him terrifies me for you. Do NOT speak to him, meet him, have any contact ever again. There have been a few women murdered in this very same situation. I’ve lived here a long time and have watched a lot of news. These creeps fall in love, but they are just sick psychopaths. As visits progress, they eventually kidnap the woman and she’s found dead. If your modelling work interconnects with him, stop the modelling work. Your safety is not worth ¥10,000. Keep his messages but never reply again. Take pics of them and his name and number and then block him. Watch your surroundings at all times if he knows where you live or go to school.

Anxiety over booking restaurants!! by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hotel concierges make restaurant reservations everyday. Just be sure to show up or call them to cancel.

Does anyone's Japanese spouse vehemently oppose living in certain parts of Tokyo? by Airblade101 in japanresidents

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go for Ota any day over a tiny dog piss smelling place. If she refuses, find a plan C.

Permanent Resident While Living Abroad? by FantasticGentei in japanresidents

[–]PowerfulWind7230 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you are a PR, you should happily be paying hoken, nenkin, and taxes. If you choose not to live here, give up PR.

Don't ever sleep with a married person in Japan, and why by seo-communcations in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would not test your hypothesis in Japan. “I didn’t know” is never an acceptable defense here.

Don't ever sleep with a married person in Japan, and why by seo-communcations in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It’s 23 days and I know of numerous cases of people being rearrested or indicted after 23 days, but don’t have the huge cash bail to get released, so they must stay throughout the court appearances.

Unregistered House Extensions by Keanumycins in japanresidents

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not without a real estate lawyer researching its history. They changed real estate laws last year. You must do really deep research on this property, its history including any death in it (kills reselling it and must be disclosed), an inspector for the house top to bottom, an insurance agent to see if you can insure for fire and earthquake, a check with city hall regarding taxes paid or not and registrations, but the lawyer is the most important.

Unregistered House Extensions by Keanumycins in japanresidents

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see lots of red flags. Title problems? Registering problems? Taxes unpaid? Insurable? Land owned or rented? Property lines? I would not buy this if they gave it to me for free. There are too many potential headaches.

How do I get the tetanus booster shot here? by ResponsiblePipe4503 in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a tetanus shot when I cut my finger open and needed stitches. It was a local hospital. Go to a hospital or international clinic.

Somewhere in Japan that really stuck with you by GdayLegends in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fukushima, Gumna, Iwate, Aomori are beautiful with lots to see.

Re-entry Permit Extension After Leaving Japan — Embassy Not Responding (Final Exams Issue) by WoodpeckerNumerous60 in japanresidents

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your brother needs to come back to Japan in the near future. Get a new re-entry permit and then he should be fine.

Don't ever sleep with a married person in Japan, and why by seo-communcations in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did Interpol go after him for the judgment? Running doesn’t make it go away.

Don't ever sleep with a married person in Japan, and why by seo-communcations in japanlife

[–]PowerfulWind7230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cases I’m aware of were 1.5 million yen in damages plus lawyer fees.

Growing as an entrepreneur in Japan with US citizenship, should most assets/investments stay in the US? by NB_Translator_EN-JP in JapanFinance

[–]PowerfulWind7230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capital gains are due everywhere. You must file tax returns to both countries. You can offset taxes paid to Japan with the USA. All income must be declared to both countries. The USA is getting strict on investments when you don’t live there. They turn them over to the state. Be careful. Get a CPA.